Teaching and Research

His first published research took place while still a medical student. Since that time, he has continued to publish and teach nationally and internationally. Today Dr. Goldstein serves as a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the NYU School of Medicine, teaching spine surgery to a new generation of medical students.

In particular, Dr. Goldstein teaches about degenerative disc disease, and lumbar and cervical conditions and treatments. As a leader in the development of artificial discs, he is also a key figure in teaching these techniques, along with minimally invasive surgical approaches.

Beyond the teaching of diagnostics and technique, Dr. Goldstein imparts three main ideas to his students.

Keep the patient's best interest foremost.

Stay on top of all current developments.

Focus on evidence based medicine.

Research

Dr. Goldstein is an active researcher. Current research projects include studies on the long-term effects of lumbar and cervical artificial discs and measures that reduce the risk of infection in spinal surgery. In addition, Dr. Goldstein is a principal investigator in a study of the Freedom Lumbar Disc in the Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease. This study is accepting participants.

21st Century Spine Surgery

Dr. Goldstein is now performing spine surgery with the first and only Globus ExcelsiusGPS™ robot in New York City. The robot allows surgery to be performed with enhanced precision and accuracy through a minimally invasive approach. The robot can improve patient safety and shorten recovery time. Robotic spine surgery may be an option for you.

Dr. Goldstein's technical leadership and adoption of new techniques that have been demonstrated to be effective.